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Worldview | Shein Redirects Listing Plans to Hong Kong
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Cambodia’s apparel exports lift and China’s consumer boom.
Why DTC Is Finally Investing in Brand Marketing
Digitally native brands that were once known for rampant social media ads — from Rothy’s to Everlane — are going all in on storytelling that boosts loyalty and creates long term sales growth.
Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Breakthrough Track
Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka were the young brands that captured the Global Awards jury’s attention.
Coty Shares Surge on Report Company Looking to Sell Off Units
The American cosmetics giant's share price surged 13 percent following a report in Women's Wear Daily that the company is considering selling its luxury and consumer divisions as separate units.
Eytys Is Back From Bankruptcy
Max Schiller is relaunching the cult Swedish label after bringing on his brother, Acne Studios co-owner Mikael Schiller, as investor and chairman of the board.
AI Personal Shopping Tool Alta Raises $11 Million
The artificial intelligence-powered styling platform raised a seed round with funding from investment firms including Arnault family-backed Aglaé Ventures.
Japan’s Asics to Boost India Sportswear Production to 40%
The shift comes after new Indian restrictions forced global brands to pause imports of footwear.
Why Kering Picked a Fashion Outsider to Be Its Next CEO
The Gucci and Saint Laurent owner is splitting its chairman and CEO roles, bringing in Luca de Meo, a turnaround expert who has revived multiple automotive brands, to support the Pinault family.
Victoria’s Secret Faces Fresh Activist Fight From Barington Capital
Activist investor Barington Capital Group seeks to change Victoria’s Secret’s board, believing the company has underperformed since its 2021 spin-off.
Exclusive: Bata Group Names Panos Mytaros as New CEO
The former boss of Danish footwear brand Ecco will join Bata in September, taking over from Sandeep Kataria.
Kering Shares Surge as Renault CEO Set to Join for Turnaround
Luca de Meo will be appointed to the job in the coming days, sources told Bloomberg.
Inside Sephora’s Community Lunch at The Business of Beauty Global Forum
Executives and founders from companies such as L’Oréal, Pattern Beauty, Dermalogica, Citi, E.l.f. Beauty, Glossier, Olaplex, Tatcha and Isamaya Beauty gathered for an intimate lunch at Stanly Ranch, hosted by Sephora, to celebrate the Global Forum community.